Homeboy Carlos…

It’s a combination headline today, with Joe Torre’s horse Homeboykris having just run in the Kentucky Derby, which has to be one of the coolest things you can experience as a sports fan. Joe watched the race from the coaches’ office at Dodger Stadium but unfortunately, his horse didn’t quite get out in front and finished 16th. But, his family got the chance to be on site and anyone who has ever attended that event will tell you it’s one of the more unique experiences you can have in sports. And Calvin Borel, the winning horse’s jockey, has no real equal in sports right now, having won three of the last four derbys. I don’t believe there’s anyone in sports currently at “hot” at their sport’s major event.

As for Carlos, the reference is of course to Mr. Monasterios, who gets his first big league start today. He’s pitched incredibly well so far this year and we’re hopeful he can stay on track and give the team a boost after last night’s win ended our losing streak.

For those who haven’t yet heard, one of our prospects, Andrew Lambo, unfortunately tested positive in a minor league drug test for a drug of abuse, so he will be suspended for 50 games. As Ned has told the several media members who have asked, we’re obviously disappointed to learn of the test results and we hope he’ll use this time to evaluate the decisions he has made and learns from this experience. And we’ll certainly use this time to help him work out his challenges.

Here’s tonight’s lineup at Dodger Stadium:

Johnson, LF

Martin, C

Ethier, RF

Kemp, CF

Loney, 1B

Blake, 3B

DeWitt, 2B

Carroll, SS

Monasterios, P

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I’m sorry XPaul isn’t playing again tonight. I think he did a good job last night. Would be nice to see what he could do if given the chance to play more than one game here and there.
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North ~ I am also very disappointed the issues we have raised have not been addressed. I used to think what we felt mattered but I know now they don’t care about us.

Disappointed that security concerns by many commentors here are still being ignored. (Hey, we might be angry, but have you seen the facebook comments? Gives the phrase “Dodger Blue” a new meaning)

Sad to see Lambo suspended. I”m guessing it’s not marijuana, as speculated earlier. If they can give you a 50 game suspension for that, then Tim Lincecum should be almost coming to the halfway point of his 50-game suspension. And Tim was caught by a Washington State officer driving with a smoking pipe with 3.3 grams of hippie lettuce.

If it IS marijuana, then APPEAL, APPEAL, APPEAL ’til we make sure all players in the league are treated equally, even 2-time Cy-Young-winning freaks.

At any rate, sad to see our franchise slapped again with a 50-game suspension. But on the bright side, we haven’t vomited on any 11 year olds yet. With all that Hoodlum Beer flooding the stands, though, it’s only a matter of time 😦 .

In 2007, The Brewers’… ..first round draft pick from the previous year, RHP Jeremy Jeffress, was given a 50-game suspension for testing positive for marijuana, but apparently that suspension came only after Jeffress had failed ?numerous? previous drug tests. So it could be that Lambo has also tested positive for marijuana on other occasions and only now is the hammer being brought down. And about Jeffress: he tested positive again last year and is now serving a 100-game suspension.

He was suspended after the SECOND time he tested positive. The first result is not released to the public and does not result in a suspension. I assume the player or team is notified if he tests positive the first time. To get caught once and then use the drug again is either lame or the guy has a serious problem and needs some professional help.
Of course, knowing what to do and yet not doing it is a very human thing. Half the population is overweight or obese and yet 95% of people can not avoid overeating and will gain back any weight they lose through dieting. Alcohol is probably a bigger problem than marijuana but it is socially accepted and thus not on the banned substances list. Maybe the MLB needs to review their policies. I would feel a lot safer crossing the street when a car with Lambo behind the wheel is coming at me than one with Monasterios driving.

Speaking about the Kentucky Derby, besides Joe Torre’s
“Homeboykris”, who, too bad, ran out of the money, my cousin Nick Zito (trainer) had two horses in that race, “Ice Box” who ran second and, “Jackson Bend”. Zito who is my first cousin on my mother’s side has won it at least once an no, he doesn’t know me from Adam. Although I tried to get in touch with him after he won the Kentucky Derby about 20 years ago, but to no avail. I was just trying to congratulate him.
Andrew Lambo was probably trying to hit with more power or something, but he got caught. Hope he learned is lesson.
Let’s go Monastarios
GO DODGERS!!!!!

Well I guess the powers that be could care less about the fans! The management & owners should be embarrassed.
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Still no word on getting security tightened up. I guess that means they are okay with fans being assaulted on a nightly/daily basis.
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I could use a few extra bucks. Maybe I’ll go to a game with a Giants jersey on and when I get assaulted then I’ll bring a lawsuit.
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All kidding aside because I’m not that way. But is that what it will take for something to be done? Someone being really hurt?
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It’s really sad to see that this isn’t important to Frank (& it obviously isn’t otherwise he’d release a statement on Fan Code Of Conduct). I would like to think that he would do something just so it’s a great place to be and make it a bit of heaven on earth, but I guess we’ll just have to wait until something really bad happens and he’s sued.
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Come on Frank. Be responsible for something. If not for the team on the field (Thinking pitchers here) then for the safety and enjoyment of fans up in the stands.
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I’m extremely ticked off. More so than ever with any sports teams in my 40+ years here on the planet.

I know Andre really admires JP, but just think……………….if it weren’t for a timely injury to JP that put him on the DL in 2008, Andre wouldn’t have even been given the chance to prove he can do what he is doing now, which is hitting the crap out of the ball and making fantastic plays in the outfield.

Hey Nelly, how was your birthday?
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BPB3 is aka crash. But like I said, a few wins at home against the lowly Pirates does not convince me to lose the paper bag.
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Congrats to Eithier who has had two fantastic games. Also, James Loney, who is hot right now.

ahhhhh!!! You were on my list of probables. My birthday week was great!!

Yea – I am glad they are winning, but like you said, it’s hard to be convinced things have turned around (as a whole team) when you are playing the Pirates. Unlike the gnats, we haven’t played the Phillies or the Cardinals yet. So, until we play those teams and win, it’s best to just stay mildly happy they are making small steps towards a better looking team as of late.

Baby steps… A couple of good games defensively as well. Good to see. Not just without errors but making plays smoothly. Not throwing to the wrong base etc… Now if Matty can get going again with the bat I think his D will come around. He looks to me as if he’s pressing.
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By the way did anyone see Halliday today? Another complete game winning 10-0. The dude is a stud!

Collie ~ I didn’t see the game, but I am watching all the highlights on mlbtv’s “Quick Pitch”. The guy is simply amazing. It is just too bad he plays for the Phillies Phans. It would be good to see a Linsecum/Halladay matchup. Any baseball fan would want to see two of the best pitchers in baseball go at it.

Especially telling from the article was this comment…
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“The Dodgers brand name, internationally, should be the best,” he said. “They’re no longer a leader. They used to be so far out in front of other organizations. That’s an advantage they have not maintained.”

“It is not that the Dodgers cannot contend without pouring money into major league free agents, draft picks and international signings. However, given the prices they charge for tickets and parking, and given that they led the major leagues in attendance last season, it is unconscionable that ownership won’t pour money into at least one of those areas, to leverage the advantage of playing in Los Angeles into the best possible chance to dominate the National League West.”

Unfortunately it does Nelly.
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There is another article recapping the game and it talks about Dre. The comment I like is…
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“Ethier seems to do something almost every night. He?s suffered an 0-for only twice in 20 starts.:
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That’s why we call him Every Day Dre!! Or in this case… “night”!! Maybe when he does his thing during the day we’ll call him Every Day Dre, but at night he becomes the Dark Knight… BATMAN!!!

The Yankees just lost Granderson to the DL for 15 days…………….. poor Yankees, NOT!!!! So, what is with Andruw and his 8 HRs? The quote “He is playing like he cares”. Wouldn’t you like a job where you can just show up when you decide to care about it? Geesh!!

LOL Nelly! Just a couple of minutes apart!!
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Nelly — I thought the same thing when I saw that about Granderson. I felt bad and was like “bummer” cause he seems like a good guy. Then I remembered that he was with the Yanks now and I smiled!
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As far as Jones don’t you wish he cared when he was in LA…
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Oh well! Time to have my head hit that sweet thing called my pillow!! Have a great rest and awesome day tomorrow! Nice chatting with you tonight!
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Peace … Collie ouuuut!

Outstanding Andre!!! Probably Ned’s lone shining moment. Unloading Meltin’down Bradley for Ethier!!! Wow, talk about one sided deals. I guess it just goes to show, even a bling squirrel will find an acorn once in a while. LOL!!! Hi’Ya Bear!! Pile it on Dodgers!!!!

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well! I’m entering my last week of vacation, then a long flight home and back to work! Glad to see our boys are doing well the last couple games, and so far today, 5-1 and threatening. Love to see Dre doing his thing!!! Oh, and I read Ned’s comments. He made his bed, especially with the pitching, but doesn’t want to sleep in it!

I am doing well jhall! I am just glad to see the Dodgers winning, and yes, it is definitely nice seeing Andre being one of the main contributers. I see the Rox are beating the gnats too. So, that wouldn’t be such a bad thing either.

:))) Trumom!!! I agree Bear, he should have given Kuroda a chance to finish this one out. A huge “Outstanding” to Kuroda for his effort today!!!! Sherrill sucks so hard, he could probably suck start a Harley!!!!

Sherrill will be fine…a bit tough to get the old adrenalin going up by eight runs in the 9th. This team has far more to worry about than Sherrill. Just don’t ask me to start the list. I just ate dinner and need to digest my food.

No matter how well he does, and no matter if he is talking during a post game interview or for the print media, he always gives props to the pitching. Let’s just hope the pitching staff can provide him with many opportunities to say so.

A late Birthday present for Nelly ? Andre Ethier leads the NL in Batting Average, Home Runs (tied) and RBI?s ? WOW ? the Triple Crown!!!!http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/stats;_ylt=AixgGVTsiMO..LUritpKmAERvLYF
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Dodgers are still in last place.
Time stamp: 10:10 am PDT

I’m also a proud ETHIERAHOLIC! GOOO ANDRE! And I will be there on his BobbleHead Night cheering LOUD for him… I will be super early to make sure I get one. I can’t wait. It will also be my first game of the season! GOOOO DODGERS!

The scary part is that THE YANKEES will probably be offering MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF $$ for him and Frank will have no problems accepting the offers… he will not think twice! ANDRE IS THE BEST…GO ANDRE!

Best wishes to Dave Roberts who is being treated for lymphoma. Roberts was diagnosed in mid-March and he says the cancer was detected early. He says the prognosis is “good.” He has undergone two rounds of chemotherapy so far.

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